Accessibility

The airport is fully accessible, with lifts, ramps, escalators and disabled toilet facilities. Designated disabled parking is available immediately opposite the terminal, close to the main entrance. Any passengers who may require additional assistance are advised to contact their airline before travelling.

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Money

Banking services are plentiful in the airport, with several bank branches offering currency exchange services, and ATMs are dotted throughout the terminal for passenger convenience.

Communications

Paid-for Wi-Fi access is available in all public areas of terminals. Vouchers to access the internet can be purchased from on-site newsagents and coffee shops. Public telephones are dotted throughout the terminals and a post office is also available.

Food

There is a choice of several cafés and restaurants across the terminals that range from sit-down dining options to small coffee lounges.

Shopping

Duty-free shopping is available in International Departures offering products ranging from local goods, souvenirs, cosmetics, books, magazines and stationery.

Luggage

Trolleys are provided at the airport, and there is also a left-luggage service.

Other

Other available facilities at Houari Boumediene Airport include baby changing rooms, a first aid facility and tour operator desks.

Conference & Business

There are currently no meeting facilities at the airport. Both the main passenger terminals (1 and 2) have VIP lounges. More extensive business facilities, as well as conference rooms, are available at nearby hotels, including the Mercure Alger Aéroport (tel: +213 21 245 970; www.mercure.com).

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General Information

Airport code: ALG

Number of Terminals: 3

Information

There is an information office located in each terminal.

Transfer between Terminals

Free minibus shuttles operate between the terminals.

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Visa & Immigration

IATA Travel Centre

The IATA Travel Centre delivers accurate passport, visa and health requirement information at a glance. It is a trusted, centralized source for the latest international travel requirements. The IATA Travel Centre is the most accurate source available because it is based on a comprehensive database used by virtually every airline, and information is gathered from official sources worldwide, such as immigration and police authorities.

Hotels in Algiers

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The city centre has a reasonable selection of luxury hotels, as well as some mid-range places to stay. Quieter suburbs such as Hydra, El-Biar and Bouzareah are good alternatives, with new hotels opening up.

Most budget hotels rent rooms by the hour and are none too clean or safe.

Hilton Alger

Pins Maritimes El Mohammadia Algiers Algeria Show on map

Category: Expensive

This large modern hotel on the outskirts has all the amenities you’d expect, including a pool and four restaurants.

Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden

172 Rue Hassiba Ben Bouali Algiers Algeria Show on map

Category: Expensive

Close to the seafront and with modern Moorish-style architecture, this is a highly rated luxury option.